Intensive Care of Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: Is it Possible to Improve Treatment Outcomes?

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of intensive care of patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI). The scope and nature of remedial measures are determined by the severity of TBI, the severity of brain edema and intracranial hypertension, cerebrovascular disorders, cerebrospinal fluid circulation, brain metabolism and its functional activity, as well as concomitant complications of vegetovisceral reactions, the age of the patient and other factors. Given the pathogenetic stages of brain da­mage in TBI, the correction of glutamate activity is sound and should be conducted upon admission to the hospital. Dopamine deficiency requires the use of both fluid and tablet form of original amantadine sulfate that provides the ability to protect brain cells under excitotoxicity processes upon admission of the patient to the hospital.